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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

May 25, 2017

NYC’s Housing Supply

By David Reiss

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (of which I am a member) released its 2017 Housing Supply Report. It has a lot of interesting data for housing nerds as well as those of us obsessed with NYC. Here is a taste: There … Continue reading

May 23, 2017

Renovating Among The Stars

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in Justin Theroux’s Renovation Drama: What Went Wrong? It opens, Actor Justin Theroux might have many admirers (including his wife, Jennifer Aniston), but apparently the “Leftovers” hunk inspires more than his share of haters, too—including his Manhattan neighbor Norman Resnicow. Apparently their feud started … Continue reading

May 22, 2017

Using Home Equity Responsibly

By David Reiss

Chase.com quoted me in How a Home Equity Line of Credit Can Help Your Family. It reads, If you’re a homeowner, you could qualify for a unique financial product: the Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). HELOCs allow you to borrow … Continue reading

May 15, 2017

Buying a Foreclosure or Short Sale

By David Reiss

DailyWorth quoted me in Should I Buy a Foreclosure or Short Sale? It reads, in part, I’m looking to buy a new home, and I’ve noticed that there are a couple of “short sale” and foreclosed homes in the area where … Continue reading

May 10, 2017

Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer?

By David Reiss

NewHomeSource quoted me in Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer? It opens, You don’t always have to be a first-time homebuyer to qualify for down payment assistance programs. As you consider purchasing a home, you may have come across down payment … Continue reading

May 9, 2017

Mortgages for Grads

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in College Grads Can Get Home Grants—but There’s a Catch. It opens, Recent college graduates hoping to buy a home have one more reason to toss their caps in the air these days: Programs offering home grants to new grads are … Continue reading

April 14, 2017

Retiree Real Estate Mistakes

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in 5 Major Mistakes That Retirees Make With Real Estate. It opens, You’ve worked hard year after grueling year and, finally, retirement is on the horizon. There’s nothing ahead for you but lazy days of relaxation and idle time to … Continue reading